What makes S.E.D.G.E.F.E.N. unique and a home for so many?

1 Corinthians 9:22-23 “I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do this for the sake of the gospel…”

Every member is a minister.

Romans 12:5,6 “So inChrist, we who are many, form one body and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts according to the grace given us.”

A defined target.

Colossians 4:5 “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.”

Geared for a Life Development Process.

Ephesians 4:13-15 “…prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

Equipping messages.

James 1:22 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

Focused on a purpose.

5 purposes from the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Matthew 22:36-40 & 28:19-20 1. Love the Lord 2. Love your neighbor 3. Make disciples 4. Baptize them 5. Teach them

An environment of acceptance.

Romans 15:7 “Accept one another then, just as Christ accepted you.”

Nurturing of all believers.

Acts 20:32 “Now I commit you to God and the Word of His grace, which can build you up…”